There’s really nothing quite like the fresh smell of mountain air as the sky begins to turn light and the early morning thermals begin to breathe up the mountain. By the time this phenomenon occurs, I am usually drenched in sweat, and my body is beginning to cool from the hour and a half hike that […]

During his lifetime, Northwest Colorado hunter Tim Meyer has had to change his approach to hunting herds of mule deer, elk and pronghorn antelope. These days, he might have to work a little harder, but it’s still as much fun to him as his first hunt, at age 12. Hunting in Game Management Unit 4, […]

Snow falls lightly, creating streaks of white across the midnight sky. The pickup truck climbs a hill, stalls, begins to slide on a road made slippery by damp snow. The three hunters bundle out of the warm truck cab to add chains to the tires. The snow keeps falling. It takes 10 minutes to wrestle […]

Some of the most cherished trophies from a hunt are the stories that are shared. “I have a friend who shot his turkey. He went up to it, put his tag on it, turned away to do something, and when he turned back around, the bird was up on its feet,” says John “everyone-calls-me-Catfish” Arthurs, […]

So, you’ve killed your first game animal, and you want to turn it into a trophy to remember the hunt. Your first idea might be to field dress it, but hold on — that might not be the best idea. Scott Moore, owner of Mountain Man Taxidermy, says the first thing you should do is […]

Mule deer must look out for Moffat County woman Erin Fagan. She hunts deer with her father, Lee Fagan, as a way of connecting with him and enjoying the great outdoors. During the second rifle season in 2017, the Fagans hunted a big buck on private land south of Craig. In the following account, Erin […]

Northwest Colorado is well known for herds of mule deer, elk and pronghorn antelope, which attract hunters near and far, including Gary Ambrosier, who traveled from Mesa County to Moffat County for the 2017 big game rifle hunting season. Ambrosier recounts his successful hunt on public land in Game Management Unit 3, which — much […]

Be it elusive fowl, clever deer or even a hulking bear, the Hamilton family has seen beasts of all sizes while traversing the terrain of Northwest Colorado. But, no matter what types of outdoor adventures they have seen over the years, no matter how many trophy-level animals they harvest, no matter how tough the elements […]

Ranch manager John Ziegman maintains that Buffalo Creek Ranch in North Park of Jackson County is one of the most beautiful places on earth. “It can only be experienced,” says Ziegman, who’s worked on the 20,000-acre ranch for nearly 30 years. “Nearly every guest comments on how great it is.” With four to six guides […]

When it’s time to get your meat processed, the closer to where you shot your animal the better. Luckily, a variety of high-quality meat processors bed down right here in western Colorado, ensuring you can enjoy the spoils of your hunt without spoiling your game. Steamboat Springs Elk River Custom Meats Twenty-four hours per day, […]